How many syllables in “serfdom”?
syllables in "serfdom"
Word details
Syllables
2
ser · fdom
Letters
7
s · e · r · f · d · o · m
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “serfdom”
The word “serfdom” contains 2 syllables, divided as ser · fdom. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "serfdom" have?
"serfdom" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "serfdom" into syllables?
"serfdom" is divided into syllables as: ser · fdom.
What is the Scrabble score for "serfdom"?
The Scrabble score for "serfdom" is 13 points.
Using “serfdom” in writing
Two-syllable words like "serfdom" (ser · fdom) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “serfdom” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “serfdom”
The letters in “serfdom” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deforms.